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Pleydell Family History

Pleydell Surname Meaning

Apparently a locative name from Middle English pleghe ‘play merriment amusement entertainment’ + del ‘valley dale’ or from a minor place so named.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Pleydell family from?

You can see how Pleydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleydell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleydell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Pleydell families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pleydell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pleydell families in 1891.
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What did your Pleydell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Assistant Chem and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pleydell. 100% of Pleydell men worked as an Assistant Chem and 69% of Pleydell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Assistant Chem
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Millinery Copyist
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pleydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleydell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 345 immigration records available for the last name Pleydell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 148 military records available for the last name Pleydell. For the veterans among your Pleydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pleydell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Pleydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pleydell in 1970 was 65, and 82 in 1991.

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